I would play Samson as a spin-hitter, push him at no. 5: Ashwin

Ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said Sanju Samson should be included in India's playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match against Zimbabwe. "But I won't look to disturb the combination by making him play at three or opening. Sanju will slot in as a spin-hitter," he added. Ashwin further said, "I'll want to push him at five."